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Theoretical physics in your face: Selected correspondence of Sidney Coleman |
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2023 |
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| Title | Theoretical physics in your face: Selected correspondence of Sidney Coleman |
| Author(s) | Aaron S Wright (ed.);Diana Coleman (ed.);David Kaiser (ed.) |
| Publication | New Jersey, USA, World Scientific Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., 2023. |
| Description | 478 p. |
| Abstract Note | Sidney Coleman (1937-2007) was a renowned theoretical physicist, who taught for more than forty years at Harvard University. He contributed critical work on quantum field theory, high-energy particle physics, and cosmology. He was also a remarkably effective teacher who introduced generations of physicists to quantum field theory, mentoring several leading members in the field. His sense of humor and wit became legendary. This selection of his previously unpublished correspondence illuminates changes in theoretical physics and in academic life over the course of Coleman's illustrious career.
The letters show the depth of Coleman's activities and interests, including scinece fiction, space travel, and the US counter culture.
The volume also includes Coleman's legendary lecture "Quantum Mechanics in Your Face." |
| Contents Note | Acknowledgments...vii
Introduction.. page number 1
Early Letters Home...page number 17
Global Symmetries: Research and Travel, 1966-1978...page number 65
"The Price of Deep Insight": Faculty Life, 1965-1978...page number 133
"The Golden Age of Silliness": Science Fiction & Counterculture, 1970-1993...page number 189
The False Vacuum: Research and Travel, 1979-1997...page number 255.
Colour photos,
Theoretical Families: Faculty Life, 1979-1997...page number 337
Appendix A: Quantum Mechanics in Your Face... page number 423. This is the transcript of Sidney Coleman's celebrated lecture on the foundations of quantum theory which he delivered in several venues during the mid-1990s.
Appendix B: includes brief reminiscences from Diana T. Coleman...page number 449
Appendix C: Publications by Sidney R. Coleman...page number 453
Appendix D: Further Reading...page number 461
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| ISBN,Price | 978-9811202049 : $ 58.00 |
| Classification | 081COLEMAN
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| Keyword(s) | 1. Coleman, Sidney Richard - Correspondence
2. CORRESPONDENCE-SIDNEY R. COLEMAN
3. PHOTOGRAPHS - SIDNEY RICHARD COLEMAN
4. THEORETICAL PHYSICS
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